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NASA's Image and Video Library: A Visual Archive of Space Exploration

NASA's Image and Video Library is one of the most comprehensive public archives of space imagery in the world, containing over 140,000 images, videos, and audio recordings spanning more than six decades of space exploration. From the earliest Mercury and Gemini missions through the Apollo Moon landings, the Space Shuttle era, and today's cutting-edge observations from the James Webb Space Telescope, this collection documents humanity's journey into the cosmos.

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Use the search bar above to find specific subjects — try queries like "Apollo 11," "Hubble Deep Field," "Mars surface," or "astronaut EVA." You can also filter by media type (image, video, or audio). For a daily curated experience, visit the Astronomy Picture of the Day.

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Jonny Kim removes a cryogenic storage unit containing frozen protein crystal samples
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May 16, 2025

NASA astronaut Jonny Kim removes a cryogenic storage unit containing frozen protein crystal samples

iss073e0071617 (May 16, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Jonny Kim removes a cryogenic...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Anne McClain swaps hardware that promotes physical science and crystalization research
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May 5, 2025

NASA astronaut Anne McClain swaps hardware that promotes physical science and crystalization research

iss073e0011100 (May 5, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Anne McClain swaps hardware that...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Jonny Kim services hardware that promotes physical science and crystalization research
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May 16, 2025

NASA astronaut Jonny Kim services hardware that promotes physical science and crystalization research

iss073e0032802 (May 16, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Jonny Kim services hardware that...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Jonny Kim removes a cryogenic storage unit containing frozen protein crystal samples
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May 16, 2025

NASA astronaut Jonny Kim removes a cryogenic storage unit containing frozen protein crystal samples

iss073e0071610 (May 16, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Jonny Kim removes a cryogenic...

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NASA image: JAXA astronaut Takuya Onishi services hardware that promotes physical science and crystalization research
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May 19, 2025

JAXA astronaut Takuya Onishi services hardware that promotes physical science and crystalization research

iss073e0033654 (May 19, 2025) --- JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut and Expedition 73 Commander...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Jonny Kim removes a cryogenic storage unit containing frozen protein crystal samples
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May 16, 2025

NASA astronaut Jonny Kim removes a cryogenic storage unit containing frozen protein crystal samples

iss073e0071611 (May 16, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Jonny Kim removes a cryogenic...

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NASA image: Struktura-Luch-2M (Structure-Beam-2M)
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Jun 17, 2016

Struktura-Luch-2M (Structure-Beam-2M)

iss047e154711 (6/17/2016) --- Photographic documentation of Luch-2M Multipurpose Crystallization Cassette (УБК)...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Sep 28, 1993

Microgravity

Evolution of Furnaces for Crystal Growth. Left view: Crystal Growth Furnace (CGF) Right view: Advanced Automated...

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NASA image: OASIS Installation and Configuration
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Mar 8, 2016

OASIS Installation and Configuration

iss047e004376 (3/11/2016) --- A view during the installation and configuration of the Observation and Analysis of...

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NASA image: AGHF, Helms removes a sample from the LMS-1 Spacelab core facility module
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Jul 9, 1996

AGHF, Helms removes a sample from the LMS-1 Spacelab core facility module

STS078-368-022 (20 June - 7 July 1996) --- Astronauts Susan J. Helms, payload commander, and Terence T. (Tom)...

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NASA image: iss064e039003
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Mar 2, 2021

iss064e039003

The human body contains more than 100,000 types of proteins, each providing information related to our health....

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NASA image: PCG-11 hardware photograph
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Apr 5, 2018

PCG-11 hardware photograph

iss055e010753 (4/5/2018) --- Photographic documentation of CASIS Protein Crystal Growth (PCG) -11 hardware during...

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NASA image: PCG-11 hardware photograph
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Apr 5, 2018

PCG-11 hardware photograph

iss055e010761 (4/5/2018) --- Photographic documentation of CASIS Protein Crystal Growth (PCG) -11 hardware during...

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NASA image: JAXA PCG Removal
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May 10, 2016

JAXA PCG Removal

iss047e105727 (5/10/2016) --- Photographic documentation of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) High...

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NASA image: iss064e038062
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Feb 26, 2021

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iss064e038062 (2/26/2021) --- A view of the Industrial Crystalization Facility (ICF) abord the International Space...

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NASA image: iss064e038065
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Feb 26, 2021

iss064e038065

iss064e038065 (2/26/2021) --- A view of the Industrial Crystalization Facility (ICF) abord the International Space...

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NASA image: STS-30 MS Cleave monitors fluids experiment apparatus (FEA) equipment
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May 8, 1989

STS-30 MS Cleave monitors fluids experiment apparatus (FEA) equipment

STS030-02-018 (4-8 May 1989) --- A 35mm overall scene of the operations devoted to the fluids experiment apparatus...

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NASA image: SKYLAB (SL)-3 - EXPERIMENT HARDWARE
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Nov 8, 1973

SKYLAB (SL)-3 - EXPERIMENT HARDWARE

S74-19677 (April 1974) --- This crystal of Germanium Selenide (GeSe) was grown under weightless conditions in an...

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NASA image: jsc2024e038396
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Jun 5, 2024

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jsc2024e038396 (6/5/2024) --- Insulin crystals grown with Redwire's PIL-BOX aboard the International Space Station....

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NASA image: Bathurst Inlet Rock on Curiosity Sol 54, Close-Up View
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Oct 1, 2012

Bathurst Inlet Rock on Curiosity Sol 54, Close-Up View

This is the highest-resolution view that the MAHLI camera on NASA Mars rover Curiosity acquired of the top of a rock...

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NASA image: Two Types of Modeling of Subsurface Water
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Mar 18, 2013

Two Types of Modeling of Subsurface Water

The Dynamic Albedo of Neutrons DAN instrument on NASA Mars rover Curiosity detects even very small amounts of water...

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NASA image: EPIC Observations of Ice in Earth's Atmosphere, from a Million Miles Away
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May 15, 2017

EPIC Observations of Ice in Earth's Atmosphere, from a Million Miles Away

Parked in space a million miles from Earth, the Earth Polychromatic Imaging Camera (EPIC) onboard the Deep Space...

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NASA image: Galactic Hearts of Glass  Artist Concept
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Feb 15, 2006

Galactic Hearts of Glass Artist Concept

This artist concept based on data fromNASA Spitzer Space Telescope shows delicate greenish crystals sprinkled...

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NASA image: Phoenix Laser Beam in Action on Mars
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Sep 30, 2008

Phoenix Laser Beam in Action on Mars

The Surface Stereo Imager camera aboard NASA Phoenix Mars Lander acquired a series of images of the laser beam in...

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Frequently Asked Questions About NASA Images

Are NASA images free to use?+
Yes, most NASA images are in the public domain and are free to use for educational, informational, and personal purposes. NASA's media usage guidelines state that NASA material is not copyrighted unless otherwise noted. However, the NASA logo and certain insignia are protected. Some images may include identifiable individuals or third-party content that requires additional permissions. Always check the specific image's usage rights and credit NASA as the source.
How many images does NASA have?+
NASA's Image and Video Library contains over 140,000 publicly accessible images, videos, and audio files spanning the agency's entire history, from the Mercury program of the 1960s to the latest James Webb Space Telescope discoveries. The collection grows daily as new missions capture imagery and archival materials are digitized. Individual mission archives, such as Mars rover photos, contain hundreds of thousands of additional images.
Can I download NASA images?+
Yes, you can download NASA images in multiple resolutions directly from this gallery. Each image detail page provides download links for original (full resolution), large (1920px), medium (960px), small (480px), and thumbnail sizes. NASA encourages the public to use these images for education, media, and personal projects. High-resolution originals are ideal for printing and professional use.

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